DNR skid steer attachment tank, 300 gallon

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting a formal Request for Bid (RFB) for a specialized 300-gallon skid steer attachment tank, specifically seeking a NEW Model FYREBX T3 or DNR-approved equivalent. The procurement opportunity targets Houston County and requires a comprehensive tank system with specific components including a locking lid, foam air aspirated nozzle, dozer blade, 100-foot hose and reel kit, forestry monitor gun with remote control, front bumper, and two nozzle guards. Bidders must submit their responses through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by April 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with all deliverables to be completed by April 2, 2025, and delivered to the DNR Forestry MIFC location in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Potential vendors must submit questions no later than April 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT via email to Denise Katchmark, and are required to enter all pricing directly into the SWIFT system under each line item by delivery location. The state reserves the right to award the contract to a single or multiple responders based on compliance with specifications and overall bid evaluation.

The solicitation emphasizes diversity and inclusion, offering preference points for targeted group businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with substantial physical disabilities. Economically disadvantaged businesses can receive up to 12% preference points, with particular encouragement for Minnesota-based small businesses and veteran-owned enterprises. Bidders must be registered in the SWIFT system and comply with multi-factor authentication requirements implemented in October 2022. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the state has environmental preferences that favor recycled materials when pricing does not exceed non-recycled alternatives by more than 10%. The procurement includes a comprehensive one-year warranty requiring the vendor to cover all inspection, adjustment, parts, labor, and delivery charges related to potential equipment failures. Vendors must provide all inherent costs in their bid, with the state holding a Direct Pay Permit and instructing bidders not to include sales tax in their pricing.